Chapter V · Chapter 5

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From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

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From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

a ductile grey metallic element of the lanthanide series; used in lighter flints; the most abundant of the rare-earth group

From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

half the width of an em

From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

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From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

death of a person

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

relating to or associated with an empire

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

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From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

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From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

a colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts

From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

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From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

plural of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

a small hard fruit

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

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From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

express in speech

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

not in physical motion

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

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From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

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From this reading Chacun ne comprend que ce qu'il trouve en soi.

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From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

under the level of the ground

From this reading And now, in 1812, four years later, the memory of Luisa still lingered in those narrow streets that run by the banks of the Pregel beneath the great castle of Konigsberg, while the Tugendbund, like a seed that has been crushed beneath an iron heel, had spread its roots underground.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

a person given to fanciful speculations and enthusiasms with little regard for what is actually possible

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

during the time that

From this reading Two years earlier than that, in 1808, while Luisa yet lived, a few scientists and professors of Konigsberg had formed a sort of Union--vague enough and visionary--to encourage virtue and discipline and patriotism.

which person or people

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.

a late time of life

From this reading Nearly two years had passed since the death of Queen Luisa of Prussia.

but in spite of that

From this reading And she from her grave yet spake to her people--as sixty years later she was destined to speak to another King of Prussia, who said a prayer by her tomb before departing on a journey that was to end in Fontainebleau with an imperial crown and the reckoning for all time of the seven years of woe that followed Tilsit and killed a queen.